ICE officer who fatally shot Mexican man in Houston was not wearing body camera
Summary
An ICE officer in Houston fatally shot Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was not wearing a body camera because the Houston office had not yet received them. The Department of Homeland Security said funding issues delayed body camera distribution, and the Harris County District Attorney is investigating the shooting.Key Facts
- Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national living in the U.S. for decades, was shot by an ICE officer in Houston.
- The ICE officer was not wearing a body camera because the Houston office had not been issued them yet.
- Funding problems caused by government shutdowns delayed the delivery of body cameras to some ICE offices.
- DHS said the shooting happened after Salgado Araujo ignored verbal commands and tried to ram an officer’s vehicle.
- Salgado Araujo had no criminal record and was close to getting a work permit.
- Harris County District Attorney’s office is investigating the case and coordinating with prosecutors in Minneapolis.
- The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is seeking witnesses and has offered a reward for information.
- Three men, including Salgado’s brother, were detained during the traffic stop.
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